IOPC investigation into Devon & Cornwall Police over Jake Davison’s possession of a shotgun nearing completion
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2021-12-09
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Devon & Cornwall Police
What was investigated
The IOPC is investigating the conduct of officers involved in granting a shotgun certificate to a man, as well as their actions following a report of an assault by him. The investigation is nearing completion with several lines of inquiry reviewed and an update provided to the Coroner.
Key findings
- A gross misconduct notice was served to a third individual involved in firearms licensing.
- Interviews were conducted with previous employees involved in the shotgun certificate grant.
- Statements were taken from an individual alleging assault by the man in 2016.
- Several lines of enquiry including licensing law and personal history were completed.
- The weapon and ammunition possessed by the man were recovered by police.
Outcome
The investigation is close to completion with further updates expected after the findings are finalized.
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- Devon & Cornwall Police force profile
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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.